VCSST_Relieving Your Neck Pain

VCSST_Relieving Your Neck Pain

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Do you end your day with a pain in the neck?. Our expert therapists are trained specifically in treating patients suffering from neck pain and headaches and we work to obtain optimal results. www.vcsst.com Natural PainRelief For Your NeckPain

Newsletter "Life Doesn't Have to BeA PainInTheNeck!"

INSIDE: • Life Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain In the Neck

Neck pain is very common, affecting nearly 2/3 of people at some point in their lives. Neck pain can be the result of a trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or a fall, or it may develop gradually without any known underlying cause. More recently, neck pain has been identified as amusculoskeletal symptomof stress along with shoulder pain, jaw pain and low back pain. Whatshouldyoudo ifyouexperienceneckpain? Mostpeoplebegintoexperienceneckpainwithout any accident or known trauma. Very few serious conditions, such as tumors or infections affect the neck. However, if you are over the age of 50 and have a personal history of cancer, we recommend you check in with your physician, especially if you have not seen them for a while. Additionally, if you have had a recent trauma such as amotor vehicle accident, fall, or have had something hit you in the head, we recommend you go to the emergency department or see your physician to rule out any serious injury such as a fracture or a concussion. In most cases the onset of neck pain is gradual. Sometimes it may result from a relatively minor event or simply, “I just woke up with it!”The good news isyoucanseeaphysicaltherapistatVCSST without a referral for at least 30 days! We can offer you an appointment the same week for a comprehensive one-hour evaluation and start treatment right away to get you back to doing the things you want to do. What types of things cause neck pain? There are several possible contributing factors to neck pain and thankfully, the most common ones are not serious and usually do not require anythingmorethanconservativePhysicalTherapy

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care. You may hear terms such as “Herniated discs” or “bulging/degenerative discs” that may sound very serious, but in reality, are not as bad as they sound. Current research has shown that herniated or bulging discs are very common in all people over the age of 30 without causing any pain. We now know that “Degenerative disc disease” isthenormalagingprocessofeveryone’s spine whether they have pain or not. Our Physical Therapists can quickly determine if conservative care is best for you. So what is it then? In themajority of casesmuscle tension and joint tissue irritation are themost likely causes of neck pain, and they can be treated very effectively with a combination of manual therapy, exercises and education. What is the best treatment? There is no “one treatment” for neck pain. Treatmentshouldbe individualizedbasedoneach person’s symptoms and examination findings, as well as their needs and goals. As we say at VCSST, “it’s not just physical therapy, it’s personal therapy.” You do not have to put up with that pain in the neck, call us today to start feeling better!

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The Secret Strategy That All Infants Know Life happens. There are deadlines, family issues, accidents, delayed flights, and work or school projects. We may have a night or two during the week where we are unable to get that 7-8 hours. But before you get dismayed about missing out on a good night’s sleep, there’s one more thing to consider- the all powerful nap. 20-25minutes is the ideal maximum time for a mid-day nap. Going too long can actually put you into a deeper sleep and can be harder to come out of and you can often feel more groggy and not as rested. However, you don’t want napping to become a habit- it is an effective tool to use when needed, but is not really a replacement for good quality nightly sleep. Bottom line, whether you’re recovering from injury, dealing with persistent pain, or handling a lot of stress in your life, make sleep a priority, just as you would exercise and brushing your teeth. Not only will you feel better in the short term- more alert, energetic, and productive, but you will be taking steps towards improving your long-term health as well.

In our fast-paced, competitive and often over- scheduled world, sleep is often the main thing that gets compromised. However, it may be the most important thing when it comes to healing and overall well-being. The >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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